ACHRAF SGHAIER

ACHRAF SGHAIER

Project Manager

Dubai

Profile summary

Adaptable Project Manager with 10 years of progressive experience bridging electrical engineering and infrastructure delivery across the GCC. Track record of executing complex high voltage and low voltage projects including substation load transfers and infrastructure developments for regional authorities. Combines technical authorizations in cable laying works with direct oversight of subcontractor execution and budget monitoring. Dedicated to delivering technical projects through rigorous site operations and cross-functional coordination.

Career highlights

Project Delivery: Executed design and construction works for load transfer from FCTY 132kV Substation to ATOC 132kV Substation for Al Futtaim Festival City.

Infrastructure Management: Oversaw 33/11kV Nazwah, Selal and Saih Al Salam Project under Contract No. 4222200023 and BURMRGM Project under Contract No. 4222200019 for DEWA.

Contract Execution: Managed 11kV projects under Contract No. 4221900011 and Contract No. 4222000011 alongside delivering Al Khawaneej Special Project under contract CAR/L/5001/2019.

Technical Authorization: Maintained credentials as an approved electrical engineer and project manager contractor for LV, 11kV, and 33kV cable laying works.

Key skills

SkillsProject Management Client Relations Cost Estimation High Voltage Systems Low Voltage Systems Electrical Engineering Project Engineering

Professional experience

Project ManagerJan 2021 - Jan 2024
AASA Middle East Contracting L.L.CDubai, UAE

Directed electrical infrastructure contracts and cable laying operations across multiple project sites, overseeing high voltage and low voltage systems, subcontractor execution, and client relations.

  • Executed design and construction works for load transfer from FCTY 132kV Substation to ATOC 132kV Substation for Al Futtaim Festival City.
  • Managed 11kV projects under Contract No. 4221900011 and Contract No. 4222000011.
  • Delivered Al Khawaneej Special Project under contract CAR/L/5001/2019 with client DEWA.
  • Oversaw 33/11kV Nazwah, Selal and Saih Al Salam Project under Contract No. 4222200023 and BURMRGM Project under Contract No. 4222200019 for DEWA.
  • Handled private sector cable diversion works for clients including Emaar, Azizi, Sobha, Al Futtaim, Jafza, and Al Nabooda.
Electrical Engineer (11Kv Cable Laying)Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
AASA Middle East Contracting L.L.CDubai, UAE

Managed electrical engineering operations for 11Kv cable laying projects, directing field teams across daily execution phases while maintaining compliance with regional standards.

  • Inspected excavation, cable laying, backfilling, and reinstatement work daily with the site team.
  • Coordinated across private and government authorities including Dewa, RTA, and Dubai Municipality.
  • Reduced construction hazards by implementing upgraded safety policies.
Electrical EngineerOct 2017 - Nov 2018
MD Interior Design L.L.CDubai, UAE

Directed electrical engineering tasks for interior design projects, estimating project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.

  • Established new relationships with customers while maintaining existing client connections to support project execution.
  • Managed reports and necessary documentation for active installations.
  • Inspected and evaluated quality of work in final stages.
Electrical EngineerJan 2015 - Aug 2017
Bharat Contracting L.L.CDubai

Directed site electrical operations in Dubai, coordinating multiple technical groups to support large-scale infrastructure projects. Managed daily task assignments and evaluated system power requirements against established engineering specifications.

  • Designed distribution load schedules for site electrical systems.
  • Evaluated power needs for various systems according to load requirements.
  • Assigned daily accomplishment targets for site electrical groups and verified target completion.

Education

Master's degreeSep 2018 - Jul 2020
University of Wollongong - Dubai

Master of Engineering Management

  • Degree:Master's degree
  • Field of study: Master of Engineering Management
Bachelor's degreeJan 2009 - Aug 2014
University of Sharjah - Sharjah

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree
  • Field of study: Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Certifications

Certification to Contractor/Consultant staff for Participation in Strategic Awareness session conduc
Approved Electrical engineer and project manager contractor for LV & 11kV & 33kV cable laying worksLV

Languages

English · Fluent

Arabic · Native